Williams Residential Historic District, Arizona
- Historic district
- In Williams, Arizona
- 0.3 mi from Route 66
- National Register of Historic Places
The Williams Residential Historic District covers 65 acres of older homes and community buildings in Williams, AZ, just a few blocks from Route 66. Listed on the National Register in 1998, it includes 130 contributing buildings put up between 1890 and 1941. Among them are a church from 1891 and the house of pioneer merchant C.E. Boyce, which show how the town grew beyond its busy main street.
What is Williams Residential Historic District?
The district is a neighborhood of houses and a few public buildings, roughly framed by Grant and Fairview Avenues and by Sixth and Taber Streets. Its 130 contributing buildings date from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s and have kept much of their historic character. Some houses used ready-made millwork pieces, and several are the work of architect Orville Bell.
Two properties also have listings of their own: the Negrette House and the Methodist Episcopal church with its parsonage.
History of Williams Residential Historic District
The homes grew out of the original townsite and the Perrin Addition between 1890 and 1941. Notable buildings include the Methodist church and parsonage of 1891 on West Sherman Avenue, now known as Community United Methodist Church and listed separately in 1984, and the American Legion Clubhouse of 1936 on West Grant Avenue.
The C.E. Boyce House, built in 1890, also stands on West Grant Avenue. Cormick E. Boyce arrived in the Williams area in 1881 and is remembered as the town's pioneer merchant. The whole district joined the National Register on January 8, 1998.
Visiting Williams Residential Historic District: tips
Most buildings here are private homes, so enjoy them from the street or public sidewalk and respect residents' privacy. The district is about 0.2 miles off Route 66 and easy to walk. Allow 30 to 60 minutes.
The Williams Historic Business District, the Poozeum and Urban Route 66 are all about 0.3 miles away, with food and lodging close by.
Practical info
- Address
- Arizona 86046
- Website
- williamsarizona.gov
- Hours
- We have no opening hours for this stop yet — check the official site.
- On site & nearby
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Where to eat near Williams Residential Historic District
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Questions about Williams Residential Historic District
Can you go inside the houses in the Williams Residential Historic District?
Most are private homes, so view them from the street or sidewalk.
How old are the buildings in the Williams Residential Historic District?
They were built between 1890 and 1941; the C.E. Boyce House dates from 1890 and the Methodist church from 1891.
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